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Categorization of Light N1 Vehicles

Informal document GRB-5 8 -14 (58th GRB, 2-4 September 2013, agenda item 3(b)). Categorization of Light N1 Vehicles. 58 th GRB (2 – 4 September 2013) JASIC. This is a reference material for “ GRB-58-06 - (Japan) Proposal for the 03 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 51”.

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Categorization of Light N1 Vehicles

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  1. Informal document GRB-58-14 (58th GRB, 2-4 September 2013, agenda item 3(b)) Categorization of Light N1 Vehicles 58th GRB (2 – 4 September 2013) JASIC This isa reference material for “GRB-58-06 - (Japan) Proposal for the 03 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 51”

  2. Contents 1. Characteristics of Flat Front Light N1 Vehicles 2. How to Separate Flat Front Light N1 Vehicles from Other N1 Vehicles 3. Limit Values for Flat Front Light N1 Vehicles 4. Difficulty of Implementing the Noise-Reduction Measure for Flat Front Light N1 Vehicles 5. Summary

  3. 1. Characteristics of Flat Front Light N1 Vehicles

  4. Characteristics of Flat Front Light N1 Vehicles Flat Front Light N1 vehicles are configured differently from Front Engine Type vehicles (so-called M1-derived N1 vehicles) and have the same configuration as N1 vehicles (trucks) with GVM > 2.5 t. Light N1 vehicles (GVM≤2.5t) Front Engine type engine Flat Front Vehicle (Engine under the seat) Different type N1 truck (GVM > 2.5 t) Flat Front type Same type engine engine

  5. Location of the Engine in Front Engine TypeLight N1 Vehicles The whole engine is inside the engine compartment, surrounded by panels, etc. Shield covers, etc. are provided where sound insulation is needed. In addition, the engine bonnet(hood) silencer, under cover, etc. are installed, as necessary, to seal the engine compartment against noise. Side view of the engine compartment Rear: Dashboard Dash silencer Side: Wheel arch panel Plastic cover

  6. Location of the Engine in Flat Front Light N1 Vehicles The engine is located between frames and exposed as there is no body panel around it, and its sound is emitted from the bottom. Bottom view of the vehicle body Side view of the vehicle body Frame Frame Many gaps between frame and body panel Engine Engine No body panel around the engine which is located between frames Transmission Side of the vehicle body viewed from the rear Engine and transmission visible between body panel and frame Slightly less than 40% of the engine and slightly more than 60% of the transmission do not overlap with the body panel and frame.

  7. Air intake sound Exhaust sound Engine Tyre Reasons Why the Noise Level of Flat Front Light N1 Vehicles is High Since engines of Flat Front Light N1 vehicles are exposed, the engine radiated sound and air intake sound are emitted directly outside the vehicle. As a result, the vehicle external noise level and the engine sound contribution in Flat Front Vehicles are higher than those in Front Engine Type vehicles. Contribution of each sound source for the vehicle external noise in average vehicles (amount of energy) 72 - 73 dB Flat Front type Front Engine type About 70 dB or below

  8. 2. How to Separate Flat Front Light N1 Vehicles from Other N1 Vehicles

  9. d value Characteristics of Flat Front and Front Engine Type Vehicles In Flat Front Type, differently from Front Engine Type, the engine and front tyre are located below the occupant to ensure large cargo space. Therefore, d value, which expresses the positional relation between occupant and front tyre can be used to classify these two vehicles. d value: Longitudinal distance between the hip point (R-point) on the driver’s seat and the center of the front axle Front Engine Type Flat Front Type

  10. 1600 1400 1200 1000 800 600 400 200 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 Comparison of d Values Between Flat Front and Front Engine Type Vehicles In Front Engine Type vehicles, since it is necessary to install the steering wheel, pedals, etc. between front wheel and driver’s seat, their d values need to be at least 1,100 mm even in small vehicles. In Flat Front vehicles, to ensure large cargo space, it is necessary to locate the driver’s seat as forward as possible, i.e., above the engine and front wheel. Thus, their d values are no more than 1,100 mm. Front Engine Type iQ Smart 2 dvalue = 1,100 Light vehicles Flat Front and Front Engine Type vehicles can be separated at d value 1,100 mm. dvalue (mm) Flat Front Type Overall length (m)

  11. 55 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 Status of Categorization Based on the dValue and PMR (GVM) Using the d value < 1,100 mm and PMR (GVM)  35, Flat Front Light N1 vehicles can be separated from other N1 vehicles. Front Engine Type Light N1 Bongo (partially PMR < 35) Town Ace PMR = 35 PMR (GVM) Light Flat Front European small M1 & M1-derived N1 d value = 1,100 d value (mm)

  12. 3. Limit Values for Flat Front Light N1 Vehicles

  13. 78 76 74 72 70 68 66 64 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 0 Noise Levels of Flat Front Light N1 Vehicles in the New Test (R51-03) The noise levels of Flat Front vehicles are higher than Front Engine Type by about 2 – 3 dB and are almost the same as trucks with GVM > 2.5 t. 2– 3 dB R51-03 dB(A) Light N1 (Flat Front) Light N1 (Front Engine Type) M1-derived N1 (Front Engine Type) Trucks with GVM > 2.5 t (Flat Front) Test vehicle mass (kg)

  14. Series of Discussions on Limit Values for N1, and Current Japan’s Proposal -2dB +2dB Delayed by 2 years equal GRB Expert Group (GRB-58-04) +1dB Advanced by 2 years +2dB equal Current Japan’s Proposal -2dB

  15. 4. Difficulty of Implementing the Noise-Reduction Measure for Flat Front Light N1 Vehicles

  16. Possible Noise-Reduction Measure for Flat Front Light N1 Vehicles In the case of Flat Front light N1 vehicles, in order to lower the vehicle external noise by 2 – 3 dB, it is necessary to insulate the engine sound, whose contribution is large, by fully covering the engine and transmission. full cover for engine & T/M (left side view) full cover for engine & T/M (under view) without cover full cover for engine & T/M (right side view)

  17. Problems with the Noise-Reduction Measure for Flat Front Light N1 Vehicles Installation of a sound insulation cover for the engine and transmission Since the height-above-ground of the engine and transmission in Flat Front Light N1 vehicles is almost at the same level as the ground clearance, it is impossible to install an under cover for sound insulation at the bottom of the engine and transmission. Ground clearance (150 –160 mm) Others(52%) Distance between the bottom of the engine and the ground (155 – 165 mm) Farm(48%) Purpose of use of Flat Front Light N1 vehicles Almost half of Flat Front light N1 vehicles are intended for use in agriculture and operated in farm fields, etc. as well. For this reason, the ground clearance cannot be lowered from the current height (150 mm). * Excerpt from JAMA’s report on a survey about the actual uses of light vehicles

  18. Regulation for Flat Front Light N1 Vehicles taken in consideration of their structures and actual uses * At present, it is extremely difficult to implement the noise reduction measure together with ensuring the ground clearance at the same time. To implement the measure, complete renovation of the chassis will be necessary, which would cause the sales price to go up and thus result in increased burdens on the users. * The actual uses of the vehicles need to be considered. That is, originally, they are often used in sparsely populated suburban areas such as farms. For regulation of Flat Front Light N1 vehicles, it is necessary to separate them from Front Engine Type vehicles.

  19. 5. Summary

  20. Summary With regard to the sub-category and limitvaluesfor Flat Front Light N1 vehicles, we propose the following: 6.2.2.1 6.2.2.2.6 For vehicle types of category N1 having a maximum authorized mass less than or equal to 2.5tons, a PMR (power to mass ratio) of maximum authorized mass less than or equal to 35kW/t and distance “d” between the front axle and the driver‘s seat R-point is less than 1,100 mm, the limits of vehicles types of category N1 having a maximum authorized mass above 2.5 tons apply. 11.3.1.As from [6] years after the date of entry into force of the 03 series of amendments for vehicle types other than [N1[[ ]cc, PMR(GVW) < 35 kW/t]) and]N2 as from [8] years after the date of entry into force of the 03 series of amendments for vehicles types of category [N1[[ ]cc, PMR(GVW) < 35 kW/t]) and] N2, Contracting Parties applying this UNECE Regulation shall grant UNECE type-approvals only if the vehicle type to be approved meets the requirements of this UNECE Regulation as amended by the 03 series of amendments. 11.3.3. (amendments similar to 11.3.1.) 11.4.2. (amendments similar to 11.3.1.) 11.4.4. (amendments similar to 11.3.1.) For details of this proposal, please refer to “GRB-58-06 - (Japan) Proposal for the 03 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 51”

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